About this role
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Everything about MHM is people focused; our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
We currently have two services in Leicester looking to add to our volunteer team. Please see details below and if you’d like to apply for a role, we’d love to invite you to visit our website at www.mhm.org.uk and fill in an application form!
Leicester Community Connectors
The Community Connectors Service Volunteers will take a community centred approach to build confident and connected communities with the aims of reducing isolation and loneliness, improving physical and mental health, and reducing health inequalities.
The Service will take a holistic approach to addressing isolation and loneliness, ensuring that, in addition to organising social activities and events, people are gently supported and encouraged to make other changes leading to better health and wellbeing and greater social inclusion.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for the following three volunteer roles within the Leicester Community Connectors Service:
Community Group Facilitator Volunteer
Help develop and lead local community groups that improve mental health, wellbeing, and social connectivity. You will be supported by and work alongside a Community Connector to gain experience, with the goal of eventually leading and managing your own weekly community group. Activities could include arts and crafts, walking groups, coffee mornings, or hobby groups. We encourage you to bring your skills and interests to shape the group activities.
Community Support Volunteer
Provide one-on-one support to individuals who need assistance accessing community groups or activities. This may include offering physical support to attend groups or helping individuals learn to use technology (e.g., Zoom) to join online groups. Your role will be essential in making sure those facing barriers can engage and participate.
Community Outreach and Service Promotion Volunteer
Play a key role in promoting the Service by identifying local promotion opportunities, helping to create promotional materials, and distributing these across identified areas in Leicester. This role focuses on raising awareness of our services to the community and encouraging engagement.
This is also a great opportunity for those who have personally benefited from our
Leicester Health and Wellbeing Service
Our Leicester Wellbeing and Recovery Service helps anyone aged 18+ who is experiencing emotional and mental health problems, as well as their carers, by providing advice, information, and support. We can offer those accessing our services help to maintain and improve their emotional and mental well-being, empower them to achieve their goals, and support them to live a meaningful and valued life within the community. We offer:
Information, advice, and guidance: We will offer information and advice and enable individuals to learn about mental health and well-being services in the local community. We can discuss coping strategies and offer advice on things like benefits or relationships which are affecting an individual’s personal well-being. We run regular pop-up/drop-in information and advice sessions around the local area.
One-to-one support with a trained Recovery Worker: working to improve mental health and achieve an individual’s personal goals.
Various support groups: To help individuals learn, gain skills, and build peer support networks. To enable individuals to live life to the full and take part in activities and opportunities along with everyone else.
About the role
Our Volunteers are incredibly important in supporting the work we do, and we value individuals who dedicate their time to find the perfect fit within our organisation.
As a volunteer at our Mental Health, Wellbeing and Recovery service, you’ll be empowered to:
• Welcome clients at our drop-in sessions that are held weekly in the North West and Hinckley Areas of Leicestershire.
• Offer refreshments and a welcoming space while they wait during busy periods.
• Engage clients with light discussions or distractions.
• Contribute to group activities alongside our Recovery Workers.
• Participate in community activities and promote our service.
• Listen to client feedback and bring fresh ideas for service enhancement.
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
You will be passionate about helping people and empathetic towards others, drawing upon your own experiences to offer understanding and support. Full training and development will be provided and although no formal experience is necessary, we ask that you have excellent commination skills and are ready to take your next step in supporting others to live their lives to the full.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in health and social care services and a desire to make improvements.
Due to the nature of the role, our volunteers will need to be over the age of 18 and will be expected to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Location
Location Leicester, UK